Device, system, and method for self dry needle for pain or discomfort
A self-administered dry needling system with customizable needle guides and optional electrical stimulation addresses access and cost barriers, enabling users to treat musculoskeletal pain and discomfort at home.
US12642742B2Active Publication Date: 2026-06-02DRY NEEDLING INNOVATION SYST LLC
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- US · United States
- Patent Type
- Patents(United States)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- DRY NEEDLING INNOVATION SYST LLC
- Filing Date
- 2024-01-25
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-02
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Limited access to healthcare and high costs prevent many individuals from obtaining dry needling services for musculoskeletal pain and discomfort, which are typically administered by clinicians.
Method used
A self-administered dry needling system comprising a flexible sleeve or patch with customizable needle guides and openings for needle insertion, allowing users to target specific muscle locations for self-treatment, optionally with electrical stimulation.
Benefits of technology
Enables individuals to perform dry needling safely and cost-effectively at home, providing accessible pain relief and promoting healing without professional assistance.
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Abstract
Device, system, and method for dry needling comprising a device having a surface area configured to surround a location on a user, one or more openings in the surface area, each opening supporting a directional needle guide configured to allow a needle to pass therethrough to the location on the user; and one or more needles configured to fit within each directional needle guide.
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